Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

Galatea by Madeline Miller

67 reviews

petrel's review against another edition

dark tense

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Rape, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Medical trauma, and Sexism

Moderate: Body shaming, Pregnancy, Adult/minor relationship, Abortion, and Pedophilia

leahkarge's review against another edition

dark reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Murder, Rape, Sexual content, Sexism, Violence, Abortion, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

bitternortherner's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

An absolutely haunting take on Galatea. Gorgeously violent and vindictive, taught with unease, and cathartically healing for survivors (potentially).

Speaking of: survivors of domestic violence, abuse, and/or sexual assault could have PTSD alarms set off. There were parts that deeply nauseated me, but the end is worth it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Torture, Emotional abuse, Violence, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Suicide, Domestic abuse, Grief, Misogyny, and Rape

ktkncd's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Abortion, and Sexual violence

fangirljeanne's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Audio Arc from LibroFM
TW: Medical abuse, intimate partner abuse, rape, sexual abuse

This was gorgeous and devastating. One of the things I love about Miller’s work is how in grounding mythology in a pragmatic reality the subtext becomes text. The brutal reality of being a woman literally created by a man resonates deeply and reflects the harrowing reality of women’s relationships with men. 

Ruth Wilson’s narration was (as always) beautifully nuanced, breathing life into Galatea.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Murder, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Drug use, Incest, Violence, Fatphobia, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Sexual violence

vixenreader's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Although it is brief and slightly one-dimenosional, it is a heartbreaking about narcissistic abuse and a feminist reimagining of the “Pygmalion” myth is always welcomed. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Sexism, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Murder, Gaslighting, Forced institutionalization, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Pedophilia, Medical trauma, Sexual assault, Abortion, Grief, Physical abuse, Suicide, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and Rape

Minor: Cursing, Death, and Adult/minor relationship

There are scenes of forced role play, and the short story ends with a drowning of Pygmalion and Galatea.

lakinglaze's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

While I really wanted to love this short story given the subject matter, I just didn’t. I read for joy and this was far to hard hitting to enjoy it. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Abandonment, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Cursing, Death of parent, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Abortion, Blood, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Body horror, Bullying, Miscarriage, Body shaming, Death, Misogyny, Confinement, and Emotional abuse

louisaroselewis's review against another edition

dark emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I think Galatea is an great response to Ovid's version of Pygmalions myth. I can't wait to read more of Madeline Millers work.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Body shaming, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Confinement

broccoli_j's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This is a must read feminist short story. Especially if you grew up with, or are currently living with an angry men in your house. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, Body shaming, Child abuse, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Rape, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Pregnancy and Miscarriage

jasminawithab's review against another edition

dark sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

5.0

i cant remember the last time a book this short made me want to scream, cry, and throw up, all at the same time. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Confinement, Domestic abuse, and Misogyny

Moderate: Rape, Body shaming, Death, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Sexism, Abortion, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Pregnancy